The Current Music Blog: April 16, 2007 Archive

Lyrics in Today's News

Posted at 8:36 AM on April 16, 2007 by Dale Connelly

The rap lyrics debate continues.

The stupid lyrics debate continues.

The chicken-and-egg discussion continues.

Like a familar song, it's nice to know some things never change.

The Stream 04/16/07

Posted at 9:00 AM on April 16, 2007 by Barb Abney

The National to tour with Arcade Fire.

Fanning The Libertines reunion flame, Pete and Carl played on stage together last week. Here's a video that proves it .

Bob Mould, Radio 4, Annuals and members of Mercury Rev (Harmony Rockets) to play Callum Robbins benefit show tonight at New York's Bowery Ballroom. Tickets are still available.

Wanna be on the new Les Savy Fav album?

Frank Black to release two albums before autumn.

Today In Music History:
1924 - Henry Mancini was born.
1939 - Dusty Springfield was born.
1935 - Bobby Vinton was born.
1947 - Gerry Rafferty was born.
1956 - Buddy Holly released his first single, "Blue Days, Black Nights''.
1963 - Jimmy Osmond was born.
1964 - Dave Pirner was born.
1999 - Skip Spence (founding member of Jefferson Airplane) died.

Live On Air Blogging 04/16/07

Posted at 9:09 AM on April 16, 2007 by Barb Abney

Noon-ish - Tunes On The Telly Tonight
Lily Allen on Leno
The Black Keys on Conan

11:30 a.m. Belle & Sebastian
You've gotta appreciate their honesty.

11:10 a.m. !!!
Will be in town next month.

11:05 a.m. Local Music - Brother Ali
Click here to hear his SxSW performance or an in-studio from December, 2005. The CD release show is June 8th at First Avenue.

10:55 a.m. Nada Surf
Their Karmic ep to be re-released in June.

10:10 a.m. Song Of The Day Info - Gruff Rhys
Today on our Song Of The Day Podcast we're featuring Gruff Rhys with the title track from his latest album Candylion. More info on his official site. More tunes on his Myspace page.

10:00 a.m. Cat Power
Will play some U.S. dates in July.

9:50 a.m. Local Music - Supraluxe
Have an elevator phobia problem.

9:35 a.m. Rocky Votolato
Stopped by for an in-studio appearance last October. His current tour will wrap up later this week. Check his official site for the remaining dates.

9:20 a.m. Andrew Bird
He played our SxSW showcase last month. Here's his entertaining appearance on children’s television as “Dr. Stringz”. Full list of tour dates and more info on his Myspace page.

9:10 a.m. The Frames
Are playing First Avenue tomorrow night. Current info on his Myspace page.

pigeons

Posted at 4:15 PM on April 16, 2007 by Christina Schmitt (1 Comments)

Mary Lucia and Nikki Tundel were just having a chat about pigeons -- love 'em or hate 'em.

I have to say if you lived in my apartment building, which serves as the stoop for recently displaced pigeons in my neighborhood, you would hate them. They all sound like they've been smoking asbestos -- nasty, nasty!! I just wish they lived somewhere else, that's all.

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The Prince Show

Posted at 4:56 PM on April 16, 2007 by Mary Lucia (2 Comments)

"You've scared Prince with your singing."
"Prince wants you to sit on the giant cupcake and hold the cherry"
Funniest thing I've seen on SNL in years

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